War Revenue Measure Aims to Fund War Effort in House
Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee near completion of a revenue bill to raise 100 to 120 million dollars annually. Plan includes beer tax, tobacco and coffee levies, stock and corporate transfer taxes, stamps on checks and mortgages, and medicines and telegraph charges. A one year certificate issue and a 50 billion dollar government loan are also proposed. The measure heads to full committee on Monday ahead of House debate.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasuries Ant
Weary of the Dons Hope of Foreign Mediation Fades
Diplomats in London report no effective mediation from United States Spain or Britain as war looms. Spanish and Austrian ambassadors press the foreign office for a last minute compromise but receive scant encouragement. Britain stays aloof, pledging no steps that may displease the United States.
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United States
Spain
Foreign Office
Sir Thomas Anderson
Austria
Britain
Great Britain
Balfour
Ambassa dor States Limits on Pledges to Britain
The ambassador said he is not authorized to pledge Great Britain to any course and can only refer their requests to Mr. Balfour. This outlines the boundaries of his authority and the need for higher approval.
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Mr. Balfour
Mr. Allen
White House
Europe
United States
Mr. Burrows
Mich
Hale
Minnesota
Senate
Mr. Teller
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Texas Navy Ready to Fight Anything Afloat
Secretary Long reports Commodore Schrey’s flying squadron returned to Hampton Roads after 48 hours of thorough practice. Captain Phillip notes major gains in main battery fire rate at New York yard and praises Texas for its readiness to engage any afloat. Roosevelt confirms navy remains fully prepared for service with or without army cooperation.
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Independence Clause Sparks Volunteer Call At Capitol
Washington April 16. Administration members monitor congress as a grave debate over a resolution to recognize Cuba's independence unfolds. The outcome could bypass the president or become law without his signature, raising questions about executive versus legislative powers.
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Capitol
Congress
Conference Committee
Cuba
Republic of Pretoria
South Africa
Grant
United States
Senate Debates Cuba Recognition Turpie Amendment Adopted
The Senate backed the Turpie amendment recognizing Cuba's independence by 51 to 37, amid four days of debate on intervention and policy. Senators warned of possible conflicts, with vigorous speeches by many leaders and a final party-line split before the vote.
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Island Republic
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Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
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United States
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Mississippi
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Yeas
Bacon
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Wellington
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Congress
Maine
Blanco
Havana
Mary Landers
Maryland
Foreign Relations Committee
Auxiliary Cruisers Sighted Near Fire Island
The American line steamer St Paul, chartered by the U S government for service as an auxiliary cruiser, was spotted south of Fire Island at 3 23 p m while bound from Southampton. The American line steamer New York, also chartered by the government, departed this port in ballast at 3 p m.
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New York
St. Paul
Fire Island
Southampton
Ex-Alderman Ryder Heads to Chicago on Business Trip
Former city official Ryder travels to Chicago for business engagements and meetings. No details on company or agenda provided.
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Ryder
Chicago
Strong hints of European powers backing intervention in Cuba
London reports debate over American intervention in Cuba with Spain seeking support from France Italy Austria and Germany. The article notes Britain’s delicate position and warns a broader coalition could back the United States if Europe coerce America. A Paris dispatch adds Spaniards in Cette ordered home to Spain.
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Cuba
Great Britain
Spain
France
Italy
Austria
Germany
Senor Sarasta
Maine
England
America
Europe
United States
Paris
Cette
Perault
Petit Journal
Germany's polar stance on possible US Spain war
Berlin reports a shift in public mood as war between the United States and Spain seems imminent. German officials say Germany would remain strictly neutral if war occurs, while privateers threaten damaging actions against American vessels under flags.
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Berlin
United States
Spain
McKinley
Baron von Buelow
White
Germany
British and American banking circles praise US stance on Spain
London reports a mood shift toward optimism in banking linked to US actions. Most expect war as a remedy to Spain's misrule, while British observers compare America's course to historical British policy and condemn Carlist and anti free speech rhetoric.
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London
United States
Sagasta
Congress
McKinley
Great Britain
Spain
England
America
Jones Family Visits Uncle C H Pierce in Hot Springs
Mr and Mrs Harry Jones and daughter Pearl of Hot Springs are visiting at the home of their uncle C H Pierce.
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Harry Jones
Daughtr
Pearl
Hot Springs
C. H. Pierce
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